Pennsylvania Society of Addiction Medicine

May 12

Advocacy matters PSAM’s recap of AMAC 2025 underscores why physician advocacy still matters. The piece focuses on two major legislative asks — expanding methadone access through community pharmacies and addressing treatment gaps for older adults with Medicare — while also capturing the energy of Pe...Read more

Advocacy matters PSAM’s recap of AMAC 2025 underscores why physician advocacy still matters. The piece focuses on two major legislative asks — expanding methadone access through community pharmacies and addressing treatment gaps for older adults with Medicare — while also capturing the energy of Pennsylvania clinicians who showed up on Capitol Hill. Read the article 🔗 : https://issuu.com/nhgi/docs/psam_review_fall_2025/12 #PSAM #PSAMReview #AddictionMedicine #Advocacy #PublicPolicy

May 5

GLP-1 access is part of the clinical conversation This article argues that the problem is not just whether GLP-1 receptor agonists exist, but whether patients can actually access them. The authors review emerging evidence that these medications may reduce cravings and drug-seeking behavior, then ma...Read more

GLP-1 access is part of the clinical conversation This article argues that the problem is not just whether GLP-1 receptor agonists exist, but whether patients can actually access them. The authors review emerging evidence that these medications may reduce cravings and drug-seeking behavior, then make the case that affordability, insurance denials and regulatory barriers are shaping care in real time. Read the article 🔗 below. #PSAM #PSAMReview #GLP1 #AddictionMedicine #AccessToCare

May 4

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health and substance use are deeply connected and patients shouldn’t have to navigate either alone. This month, Pennsylvania Society of Addiction Medicine is highlighting compassionate, evidence-based care that reduces stigma, strengthens recovery and su...Read more

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health and substance use are deeply connected and patients shouldn’t have to navigate either alone. This month, Pennsylvania Society of Addiction Medicine is highlighting compassionate, evidence-based care that reduces stigma, strengthens recovery and supports whole-person health across Pennsylvania. If you or someone you love needs help, you’re not alone and support is available. #PSAM #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #AddictionMedicine #Recovery

Apr 28

Holding discomfort in addiction medicine Arielle Bivas offers a moving reflection on the overlap between palliative care and addiction medicine through the story of a patient whose goals did not align with what the care team hoped for. The piece wrestles with autonomy, stigma, the “righting reflex”...Read more

Holding discomfort in addiction medicine Arielle Bivas offers a moving reflection on the overlap between palliative care and addiction medicine through the story of a patient whose goals did not align with what the care team hoped for. The piece wrestles with autonomy, stigma, the “righting reflex” and the challenge of respecting a patient’s choices even when they are hard to accept. Read the article 🔗 below. #PSAM #PSAMReview #AddictionMedicine #PalliativeCare #PatientAutonomy

Apr 21

A message from PSAM leadership In the President’s Address, James R. Latronica, DO, highlights member engagement, committee involvement, public policy work and plans for the 2026 symposium. He also notes PSAM’s ongoing work around adult-use cannabis policy and encourages members to channel frustrati...Read more

A message from PSAM leadership In the President’s Address, James R. Latronica, DO, highlights member engagement, committee involvement, public policy work and plans for the 2026 symposium. He also notes PSAM’s ongoing work around adult-use cannabis policy and encourages members to channel frustration into meaningful action. Read the President’s Address 🔗 below. #PSAM #PSAMReview #AddictionMedicine #Advocacy #MedicalLeadership